Craftsman 536.772101 - Manual (Page 19)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
STORAGE
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WARNING: Never store the
Edger indoors with fuel in the
fuel tank. Never store in an en-
ciosed, pooriy ventilated area where
fumes could reach an open flame, a
spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa­
ter heater or clothes dryer.
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WARNING: Do not remove gas­
oline while inside a building,
near a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion
or a fire.
When the Edger is put in storage for thirty
days or more, follow the steps below to
make sure the Edger is in good condition the
following season.
Edger
• Completely clean the Edger.
• Check the Edger for worn or damaged
parts. Tighten all loose hardware.
• Apply a small amount of engine oil to all
moving parts, particularly the wheels.
• Put the Edger in a building that has good
ventilation.
• Cover the Edger with a suitable protec­
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: Never cover the Edger while
the engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
NOTE; A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Sears Service Center is a good way to
make sure that your Edger will provide
maximum performance for the next sea­
son.
Engine
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also,
using alcohol-blended fuels (called gaso-
hol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en­
gine while in storage.
To prevent engine damage when the Edger
is in storage for 30 days or more, follow the
steps below:
• Let the engine run until it is out of gaso­
line.
• If you do not want to remove the gaso­
line, add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline
left in the fuel tank. A fuel stabilizer will
minimize gum deposits and acids. If the
fuel tank is almost empty, mix the fuel
stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa­
rate container and add the mixture to the
fuel tank. Always follow the instructions
on the stabilizer container. Start the en­
gine. Let the engine run for 10 minutes
to allow the mixture to reach the carbu­
retor.
• Change the engine oil. See “How To
Change The Engine Oil” in the Mainte­
nance section.
• Lubricate the piston/cylinder area. This
can be done by first removing the spark
plug and squirting a small amount of
clean engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Then, cover the spark plug hole with a
rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the
engine by pulling the starter two or three
times. Finally, install the spark plug and
attach the spark plug wire.
• Store the Edger in the operating position
with the wheels down. If the Edger is
stored in any other position, oil from the
crankcase will enter the cylinder and
cause a service problem.
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